This chapter provides an exploration of the mechanisms behind both conventionalConventional and self cured cement hydrationHydration. It delves into the intricate series of chemical reactionsChemical reaction that occur during the transformation of dry, powdery cementCement into the solid and robust material of concrete. Initially, the chapter lays out the fundamental principles of the cement hydration process, offering an explanation of the mechanisms at play in the hydrationHydration of conventionally cured concreteConcrete. Following this, it examines the various factors that influence the curingCuring process, highlighting the differences and similarities between conventionalConventional curing and self curing methods in cement-based systems. Consequently, the significance of self curingSelf curing concrete including an analysis of the environmental conditions and material properties that impactImpactthe efficiencyEfficiencyandEffect effectiveness of self curing processes was discussed.

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Mechanisms of Conventional and Self Cured Cement Hydration

  • Hamidah Mohd Saman,
  • Norhaliza Hamzah

摘要

This chapter provides an exploration of the mechanisms behind both conventionalConventional and self cured cement hydrationHydration. It delves into the intricate series of chemical reactionsChemical reaction that occur during the transformation of dry, powdery cementCement into the solid and robust material of concrete. Initially, the chapter lays out the fundamental principles of the cement hydration process, offering an explanation of the mechanisms at play in the hydrationHydration of conventionally cured concreteConcrete. Following this, it examines the various factors that influence the curingCuring process, highlighting the differences and similarities between conventionalConventional curing and self curing methods in cement-based systems. Consequently, the significance of self curingSelf curing concrete including an analysis of the environmental conditions and material properties that impactImpactthe efficiencyEfficiencyandEffect effectiveness of self curing processes was discussed.